Well so much for using technology in my classroom. I was so excited to share my curriculum video with my 5th grade math class. I was talking it up so much about how I created this video with them in mind and the lesson that we would be learning today. I thought that I had everything all set up. I found my video on Utube and was ready to go but an error happened and I was unable to show the movie. Luckily I had it saved on my desk top so I was able to show it that way. I was amazed at how they paid attention. It wasn't the most exciting video, but I think they were impressed that I made it and that it was a movie and not me lecturing.
Next, I was use another video that I found on teacher tube and my camera to review a test that we had taken with my 3rd grade class. Once again, I thought I had everything set up and ready to go. When I went to look at the test, the projector wouldn't work right. I spent more time trying to get it to work than I should have. Never did get it.
I think all of this technology use is great, but you have to also have a backup plan when something doesn't work right. I am not sure that total use of technology is the best way. I think there needs to be a good balance of technology and good old fashioned teaching.
Sorry to hear you had a rough go of technology today, but bravo for having Plan B and engaging kids with your video. I do agree with you, a Plan B is always good when dealing with technology. I also agree that too much of anything is not good either. Good instruction is a blend of many strategies, technology being just one of them.
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